0 For representational purposes only. Maintaining cars is necessary for their better performance. From engine to infotainment system, from power to range, everything is tracked on a regular basis. But ...

Even though a wheel alignment isn’t a normal maintenance item, and there isn’t a set mileage or time interval for having it done, you should recognize the indications for when it might be needed for ...

During my years at the service counter costumers who purchased tires often asked me, “Do I have to have them balanced?” followed by, “Does it need an alignment too?” I understand why consumers ask ...

Since this is Car Craft, where do-it-yourself rules, we just know you secretly harbor an intense desire to get familiar with the basics of alignment and at least know what all those obscure terms mean ...

For those who are wondering, automotive alignment refers to the angle of the wheels. The camber (vertical orientation) and toe (horizontal orientation) indicate how tilted (or not) the wheels are.

But once you've done this, you'll need to do a four-wheel alignment because in the process of installing that aftermarket coilover kit, you've no doubt lowered your car's ride height a fair bit. This ...

Corner balancing. If you've been around racing a little bit, you've surely heard this term before. Or perhaps you've heard NASCAR announcers talk about "wedge," which is basically the same thing.

Among performance enthusiasts, it's taken for granted that in order to optimize performance with an aftermarket camshaft, it should be "de-greed in," or installed in the engine according to an ...

I just came back from the Toyota dealer after having my oil changed and tires rotated. They said that I needed a wheel alignment.